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MAHA’s ‘Natural’ Foods Obsession Doesn’t Account for the Way We Actually Eat

The rise of the carnivore diet, and the search for simplicity.

Food•9 min read

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Veganism Is Not Anti-Indigenous

Advocates for humans, animals and our ecosystems are natural allies in the fight against oppressive colonial structures.

Policy•6 min read

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Selective Outrage About Animals Is Having a Political Moment

What this election cycle reveals about America’s current relationship to eating animals.

Election 2024•12 min read

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What Science Can Tell us About Animal Intelligence with Brandon Keim | Sentient: The Podcast

Sentient’s Ana Bradley and Jenny Splitter speak with journalist and author Brandon Keim.

Podcast•48 min read

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Does Veganism Kill More Animals? The Argument, Decoded

One popular defense of a meat-heavy diet is the “crop death” argument, but does the evidence actually stack up?

Food•6 min read

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Slaughterhouse Work Is Still Some of the Most Exploited Labor in the World

We need to talk about the humans most affected by factory farming.

Food•8 min read

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Will Climate Cookbooks Change How We Eat?

Sustainable diets have been around for ages, but an emerging cookbook genre signals a new appetite for change.

Climate•13 min read

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The Truth About the Orca “Uprising” With Sarah DeWeerdt

​​In this podcast episode, Executive Director Ana Bradley interviews science journalist Sarah DeWeerdt about recent orca "uprisings."

Podcast•33 min read

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There’s Nothing Natural About Modern Meat

Amid the fake beef culture wars, why does the "naturalness" of meat go unquestioned?

Diet•5 min read

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The Backlash to Plant-Based Meat Has a Sneaky, if Not Surprising, Explanation

During the pandemic, plant-based meat consumption and media coverage exploded. Now, a host of trend pieces decry its demise. That shift is no organic accident.

Diet•6 min read

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How to Stop Octopus Farming with Dr. Jennifer Jacquet

Dr. Jacquet discusses the growing octopus farm industry, including the world’s first octopus factory farm proposed by Nueva Pescanova.

Podcast•35 min read

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Sentient Media’s 2023 Summer Book and Podcast Guide

Looking for a few intriguing summer reads and podcasts to deepen your understanding of the food system? We've got you covered.

Policy•5 min read

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How Cattle Ranchers in the West Cut Off Indigenous Water Rights

Big Ag has demanded billions of federal dollars to reduce its water usage.

Law & Justice•6 min read

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How Industrial Meat Oppresses Indigenous People

Factory farming has harmed the earth and countless animals, and changed the way we eat.

Policy•5 min read

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Indigenous Voices for Saving Animals and Earth

Indigenous Voices for Saving Animals and Earth is a series of essays from Indigenous peoples illuminating perspectives on the past and future.

Policy•1 min read

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The Fascinating Plant-based History of the Diné People

Often called Navajo, the Diné people were best known for herding sheep. Yet this Indigenous tribe originally ate a plant-rich diet of crops like beans, corn and squash.

Food•7 min read

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Moby on Punk Rock, Veganism and the Media

In this conversation, Moby—musician, songwriter, producer and animal rights activist—and Sentient Media’s founder, Mikko Järvenpää discuss punk rock’s tie to veganism, animal agriculture’s impact on the world around us, American…

Podcast•1 min read

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The Month in a Minute: February 2023

Media recap of the top stories in agriculture, climate, science and justice in 60 seconds.

Month in a Minute•8 min read

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George Monbiot Debunks Russell Brand’s Far-right Farming Conspiracy Theories: The Correction

New Video: The Guardian columnist explains what’s actually behind the Dutch farmer protests and the truth about nitrate pollution as part of Sentient Media original series The Correction.

Correction•1 min read

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Sentient Media Podcast: How Farmers Live Under the Thumb of Corporations with Leah Garcés 

President of Mercy for Animals, Leah Garcés, shares the truth about how farming works in the United States.

Podcast•35 min read

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We Asked ChatGPT How to Fix Our Food System

What does ChatGPT think about factory farming?

Food•21 min read

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Sentient Media Podcast: Nicholas Carter: The Facts About Food Production

From feeding cows seaweed to local vs imported food to regenerative agriculture, Nicholas Carter delivers the facts about the impact of how we eat and what we can do about…

Podcast•49 min read

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Sentient Spotlight: Chris Eubanks

"Once we all realize that all of our oppressions are interlinked, all the movements will benefit"

Spotlight•10 min read

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Media Gets Christmas Turkey Shortage All Wrong

In The Correction, Sentient Media editors critique how the media covers animals.

Correction•3 min read

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Sentient Media Podcast: Celebrating Wins in Meat Reduction, with Brian Kateman

In this episode, Brian Kateman shares his thoughts on celebrating wins, why longtermism could actually be a bad idea for the future of life on earth and more.

Podcast•36 min read

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Money and Miscommunication: The Case of Frank Mitloehner

A new investigation has revealed millions in industry funding to a UC Davis professor who downplays factory farming's role in the climate crisis.

Climate•4 min read

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Project Street Vet’s Dr. Kwane Stewart

An interview with the veterinarian providing care to companion animals living with homeless residents across California.

Spotlight•10 min read

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Saving Food Waste From Landfill, One Whatsapp Message at a Time

Foodsharing has rescued 178 million pounds of food from landfill since 2012. Yet experts say more should be done to combat food waste on a global scale.

Climate•7 min read

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The Correction: Surf, Turf…Or Plants?

A recent article in Popular Science touts "sustainably-sourced seafood" without reporting on the massive damage caused by industrial fishing and aquaculture.

Climate•1 min read

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The Problem with the New White House Nutrition Strategy

The plan relies heavily on meat and dairy industry donations while mostly ignoring the power of plant-based diets.

Health•6 min read

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How the Media Greenwashes Industrial Pig Farming in Malaysia

Media coverage often misses the root cause of factory farm pollution.

Food•9 min read

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Sentient Media Podcast: Hope and Faith in Activism with Jasmin Singer

In this episode, Jasmin Singer shares her take on judgment, why reporting from the crossroads of various movements is so important and the role of faith and hope in activism.

Podcast•43 min read

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No, Shifting to Plant-Based Diets Will Not Cause Massive Job Cuts

News reports of a recent Cornell study got the numbers wrong — shifting to plant-based diets will not cause massive farm job losses.

Food•7 min read

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Sentient Media Spotlight: Meet Farm Sanctuary’s Nirva Patel

"Meeting a cow or a sheep is just like meeting a new person...They may not be human, but you hear their stories and know they have the ability to suffer…

Policy•7 min read

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Sentient Media Podcast: Progression Over Perfection with Monique Koch

In this episode, Monique Koch shares her story including her take on unlearning habits and beliefs and how the representation of vegans in the media has changed.

Podcast•51 min read

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What This Mother Jones Story Got Wrong on Primate Testing

A recent Mother Jones story on the shortage of lab monkeys failed to ask questions about the ethics of animal testing.

Animal Testing•3 min read

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Yes, Starbucks Should Drop Its Plant Milk Surcharge — and Do A Lot More

Starbucks could easily drop its plant milk surcharge. If it believes its own climate rhetoric, it can’t afford not to.

Health•8 min read

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Martin’s Act at 200 — Reflecting on the First Animal Welfare Law

The first animal welfare act in modern history had its flaws, but it also galvanized action.

Policy•5 min read

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Sentient Media Spotlight: Meet the Stars of Critter Fixers on Disney+

Dr. Terrence Ferguson and Dr. Vernard Hodges are the stars of the hit TV show, Critter Fixers. Their mission is to mentor the next generation of veterinarians.

Spotlight•9 min read

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What the Media Missed Covering Dutch Livestock Farmer Protests

News reports continue to omit Dutch agribusiness interests from protest coverage.

Policy•9 min read

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Animal Exploitation Industries Thwart Legal Progress — Here’s How

Happy the Elephant's case shows how animal exploitation industries obstruct legal progress.

Law & Justice•5 min read

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How This Canary Media Article Justifies Factory Farmed Chicken

A recent Canary Media story perpetuates the myth that exploiting animals is an acceptable and unavoidable part of life.

Correction•3 min read

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Sentient Media Podcast: The Need for A More Humane Food System With Vox Staff Writer Kenny Torrella

In this episode, Vox staff writer Kenny Torrella discusses celebrity fails, when plant-based food tastes bad, and what a perfect future might look like.

Food•43 min read

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Plant-Based Foods Owe Recent Success to Global South

Plant-based foods owe much of their recent success to the Global South. Young people are embracing this rich culinary history as an instrument of change.

Policy•5 min read

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The U.S. Needs to Reduce Its Food-Related Emissions. Cities Can—and Must—Lead the Way.

Reducing meat consumption is one of the most meaningful ways individuals can fight climate change. Experts say dietary changes at the local level are necessary to make a meaningful impact.

Climate•6 min read

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Why Gen Z Is Going Plant-Based Faster Than Older Generations

Research shows that Gen Z is shifting to plant-based diets faster than older generations to avoid climate disaster. Will it be enough?

Health•7 min read

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Poultry Industry’s Response to Avian Flu Raises Red Flags

Safely disposing of the dead birds and implementing effective safety measures to prevent the next outbreak prove to be a significant challenge.

Food•5 min read

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Happy the Elephant’s Case Offers Hope for Animal Rights

While Happy remains behind bars, the elephant's legal team says the case represents a paradigm shift in the way humans grant legal rights to animals.

Law & Justice•6 min read

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Sentient Media Spotlight: Cristian and Ariana Rubén of i Film Heroes

Check out the first interview from our new series, Sentient Media Spotlight, that celebrates people making a profound impact in their communities.

Policy•6 min read

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What This Guardian Article Got Wrong About Avian Flu

Sentient Media’s Associate Editor Claire Hamlett critiques the Guardian's coverage of avian flu in an excerpt from our brand new, special-edition newsletter, The Correction.

Correction•2 min read